Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, Chair
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT) is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs
BDCFT is seeking a new Trust Chair to join our Board when the current post holder steps down due to their term of office coming to a natural end.
Reflecting on the skills & experience of the outgoing Chair, the following areas of expertise are suggested as essential areas of experience:
• Strategic organisational change management
• Partnership management
• Strategy
• Corporate affairs & stakeholder management
• Equality, diversity & inclusion at a senior level
• Commitment to health equity & understanding of population health management
• Public policy & public relations
• Business development
• Continuous improvement
• Understanding of operating within a regulated environment
The Chair role generally takes 2-3 days / week to fulfil the role. Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can commit to the role & the time needed to deliver it.
If you are unable to apply online or would like a conversation in confidence about the role, please contact:
- Dr Linda Patterson, Chair of the Trust (to arrange a discussion please contact Maggie Hughes maggie.hughes@bdct.nhs.uk)
- Therese Patten, Chief Executive (to arrange a discussion please contact Hannah Dalton hannah.dalton@bdct.nhs.uk) OR Fran Stead, Trust Secretary (to arrange a discussion please contact fran.stead@bdct.nhs.uk)
Closing date for receipt of applications : 21st October 2025 and interviews are likely to take place either w/c 10th November or w/c 17th November 2025.
For more information and to apply, please visit Vacancies – Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust